JEFFERSON PARISH, LA (WAFB) - Authorities said multiple agencies were involved in the arrest of a convicted sex offender suspected of trying to find a child whom he allegedly would pay to have sex with.

"Detectives received information that Perkins was attempting to locate and purchase a 6 to 8-year-old child for sexual purposes," Tpr. Jesse LaGrange with LSP Troop C said in a written release. "Detectives found that Perkins was prepared to pay for a 6-year-old female in a sexual encounter."

Troopers reported Perkins was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on a charge of attempt and conspiracy to commit first-degree rape.

LaGrange added Perkins is a sex offender from Michigan.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.